GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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WordMeaning
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
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dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
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preamblean introductory statement
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appriseto give notice to : tell
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious